Quiz: Anatomy of the US Constitution

How many articles are there in the U.S. Constitution?

• 5
• 7
• 10
• 12

Which article of the U.S. Constitution outlines the process for amending the Constitution?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article V

What is the opening phrase of the U.S. Constitution that begins with "We the People..." called?

• The Preamble
• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Gettysburg Address

What does Article I of the U.S. Constitution establish?

• The executive branch
• The legislative branch
• The judicial branch
• The states' powers

Which article of the Constitution establishes the executive branch of the federal government, including the presidency?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

The U.S. Constitution guarantees certain fundamental rights and freedoms in its first ten amendments. What are these amendments collectively known as?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Federalist Papers
• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which article of the Constitution establishes the judicial branch, including the federal courts and the Supreme Court?

• Article I
• Article II
• Article III
• Article IV

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution since its ratification?

• 10
• 13
• 27
• 50

The U.S. Constitution explicitly grants certain powers to the federal government while reserving others for the states. Which amendment clarifies this division of powers?

• First Amendment
• Tenth Amendment
• Twenty-Second Amendment
• Twenty-Fifth Amendment

What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?

• State laws
• Federal laws
• The President's orders
• The Constitution